Barlaz Us S, Sogut F, Yildirim M, Yetkin D, Yalin S, Yilmaz SN, Comelekoglu U. Effect of Imipramine on radiosensitivity of Prostate Cancer: An In Vitro Study.
Cancer Invest 2019;
37:489-500. [PMID:
31496302 DOI:
10.1080/07357907.2019.1662434]
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Abstract
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death for males. Imipramine (IMI), which is a tricyclic antidepressant, has also been shown to has antineoplastic effect. This study was performed to investigate the radiosensitizing effect of IMI on DU145 prostate cancer cell. Cells were divided into 4 groups. Cell index, apoptotic activity, cell cycle arrest, oxidative stress and EAG1 channel currents were determined in all groups. Our findings showed that combined treatment with IMI and radiotherapy (RAD) did not enhance radiosensitivity of DU145 cells but as unexpected finding, treatment of IMI alone was more effective in DU145 cells.
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